Garza, Raymond – assault on security officer. Gordin, Alex Cade – public intoxication. Gunter, Charles Edward, III – driver not secured by safety belt; fail to maintain financial responsibility; no ...

BASTROP — A pair of scams have recently targeted Bastrop County residents, with one involving law enforcement impersonation and another leaving an Elgin woman out more than $16,000, officials said.

BASTROP — Early voting is underway for Bastrop’s May 3 special mayoral election, with three candidates vying to complete an unexpired term. Willie DeLaRosa, Ward Northcutt and Ishmael Harris are ...

The book of Job is the account of a man who had it all, lost it all, wrestled with God and came out well on the other side of his adversity. Through his struggle, Job learned much about the God he ...

William “Bill” Wilburn Schobey Jr., 78, of Blue, Texas, died Friday, April 11, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Gail. Memorial services are planned for a later date. Arrangements and care are ...

Elgin Police Chief Chris Noble, center, cuts the ribbon alongside department staff during the grand opening ceremony for the city’s new police station April 23. The 11,027-square-foot facility is the ...

City leaders acknowledged years of disorganized finances, poor recordkeeping and high staff turnover during a sobering update at the April 15 council meeting. The presentation, led by Interim City ...

Company and local officials cut the ribbon during the grand opening of LS Electric’s new Bastrop Campus on Technology Drive earlier this month. The facility is expected to support U.S. operations and ...

SMITHVILLE — Smithville City Council held its regular meeting April 14, highlighting a strong financial audit, upcoming annexation plans and several community-focused initiatives. Auditors from ...

Flags are flying at the new Elgin Police Department headquarters. The station at 204 Depot St. opens its doors to the public after press time April 23, following a series of construction delays that ...

The Elgin Lady Wildcats varsity softball team kneels before a regular season game against Pflugerville Connally. Photo courtesy of Elgin ISD The Elgin Lady Wildcats varsity softball team closed out ...

LA GRANGE — The Smithville Tigers varsity baseball team was shut out by La Grange 5-0 Thursday, April 17, in a key district matchup. The Tigers struggled at the plate and were held hitless throughout ...